Category: Workplace Injuries

Medicine is expensive. Most cannot afford medical care out of pocket. So, our medical system depends on insurance to help pay the bill. Insurance companies, despite their ads, are for-profit companies who do not want to spend a cent more than their policies dictate. This is their nature. This is how they make money. It…

Oil rig technology and regulations have come a long way since the early days of offshore drilling, but oil rig injury accidents are still all too common. Human error is most often the biggest contributing factor. Those errors aren’t limited to those of the workers on the platform. The roots of an oil rig injury…

The biggest mistake you can make after getting hurt on the job? Failing to hire a San Antonio workplace injury lawyer right away. Maybe you can trust that your employer will do right by you and help you get treated and back on the job without putting up a fight. The truth is, however, once…

If you work construction, accidents are more likely to happen than if you worked an office job (though of course, accidents happen there too). On a job site, just being extra careful isn’t enough. Specific training in workplace safety is essential to preventing construction accidents in the first place. These most common “fatal four” are…

It’s no secret that it’s not always easy to get workers compensation settlements. Some cases are open-and-shut. Some employers’ insurance companies don’t fight you every step of the way. But even when everything goes smoothly, you may still have some surprises in store. Every Part of Your Case Has Value It might surprise you to…

When you need a work-related injury attorney, you want one who covers all the bases. With over 50 years of service in the San Antonio area, the lawyers of the Law Offices of Pat Maloney have all the skills you need to make your case a success.     We Are Prepared   Our attorneys…

You have pain that started while on the job. You’re certain — or at least strongly suspect — that you might be eligible for a workers compensation claim. You mention it to a friend, and suddenly, you’re being regaled with all kinds of “me too” or “a friend of mine” stories and advice. While well…

When you suffer a work-related injury, attorney advice will undoubtedly include picking up the phone and calling a lawyer. Many workers, unwilling to be the squeaky wheel or to test their employer’s commitment to their workers, often go along with however the company wants to handle the incident, especially if the injury seems too insignificant…